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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,984.49, 37,238.72 and 15,047.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,984.49, 37,238.72 and 15,047.79 is: 20,766.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,984.49 : 37,238.72 = 15,047.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,984.49/37,238.72 = 15,047.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,984.49x = 37,238.72 × 15,047.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,984.49x = 560,360,438.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,360,438.43/26,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.02

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